Arroyo to the DBACKS

[Stradling]

I still think we will see another starter added, probably through trade.

[VariousCrap]

Can't blame the Angels for not wanting to match that deal.

 

What this means to me is that Jerry must feel that at some point during Spring Training, an opportunity to trade Howie or Aybar will arise.  When it does, he will feel he has the advantage.

[RePLAY]

looking forward to "The Trade".

[Angel Oracle]

Thank you D-Backs, Halos disaster averted. 

[NrM]

Like I've said in other threads, I didn't want to go 2 years with Arroyo.

Although 19 mil isn't all that terrible in this market.

 

It's actually 23.5 Million.

You have to include the buyout.

[NrM]

I wasnt huge on signing him, but I absolutely wanted us to sign another arm.

I think this is a good indication that the FO is being honest when they say theyre going into the year as is.

Hoping a trade is maybe in the works

 

When did they say that?

[Ohtaniland]

Waiting for the annual company man "we're very comfortable moving forward into spring training with who we have" Scioscia quote. 

[ukyah]

the angels have said numerous times already that they're comfortable going with the team as it's currently constructed.

 

as far as a trade, is there much of a record of trades being made this close to spring training? i don't think there is.

[bloodbrother]

Arroyo was like Plan Z. No big deal that they didn't get him and I'm glad they didn't for that price

[ten ocho recon scout]

When did they say that?

dipoto has had a few quotes saying skaggs and santiago are in the rotation.And I could be wrong but I think he also had a quote where he said the rotation is set (I could be wrong though).

I assumed that was just postering, but the left over arms arent going to be any cheaper (capuano maybe). If its the same cost and a draft pick...I think we're done

[Michifan]

What a relief. Some players would always be hard to like in an Angels uniform, almost like picking up Pierzynski to take over the catching duties. If that were to happen, I'd still be hoping a pitcher would bean him or our own team would beat the crap out of him. 

[Redondo]

I still think we will see another starter added, probably through trade.

 

I agree. Jerry will be looking for another arm on a short deal or a trade.

[tdawg87]

That's a lot of money to pay a guy who would have essentially given the Angels what they hoped Blanton would give them.

[laagamer]

That's a lot of money to pay for someone who's inconsistent.

 

As much as I'd love another pitcher, I'd rather go without on this one. 

[totdprods]

To the DBacks?!? So the Angels will sign him in two years when they're done with him.

[Brent Maguire]

That's a lot of money to pay for someone who's inconsistent.

As much as I'd love another pitcher, I'd rather go without on this one.

I'm not a big fan of Arroyo but saying he's inconsistent couldn't be further from the truth.

He's actually been one of the most consistent starters in baseball in the past 10 years.

[laagamer]

I'm not a big fan of Arroyo but saying he's inconsistent couldn't be further from the truth.

He's actually been one of the most consistent starters in baseball in the past 10 years.

One of the most consistent of the last decade? I don't see it.

 

Especially considering the fact he was considered an ace. 

 

Not even close. 

[Brent Maguire]

One of the most consistent of the last decade? I don't see it.

Especially considering the fact he was considered an ace.

Not even close.

I've never once seen him be considered an ace. Not once.

Have you even looked at the numbers or are you making a baseless opinion?

[laagamer]

I've never once seen him be considered an ace. Not once.

Have you even looked at the numbers or are you making a baseless opinion?

Totally baseless.  

 

What are stats? 

[Stradling]

laagamer, you are not a very good troll.